Introduction; What's In The Box - M-Audio Delta Audiophile 2496 Manual

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiophile 2496. The Audiophile 2496 is
a part of the "Delta" series of digital recording systems and interfaces, designed and
manufactured by M Audio, and therefore benefits from the same solid hardware and
software driver technology as the other members of the Delta series.
Even if you are experienced in digital recording, please take the time to read this
manual. It will give you valuable information on installing your new card and the
supporting software, plus help you to fully understand the function and usability of
the Audiophile 2496. Once you're up and running, you will quickly discover the
power and brilliance, both in sound and design, of your new Audiophile 2496.

What's in the Box?

Your Audiophile 2496 box contains:
• This instruction manual.
• One Audiophile 2496 PCI adapter card.
• One Audiophile 2496 break-out cable for S/PDIF and MIDI connections.
• CD or diskette containing software drivers and Delta Control Panel
software for Windows 98/95/NT and Macintosh OS 8.5.1 or higher.
• M Audio Warranty Registration card.
About the Audiophile 2496 Digital Recording Interface
with MIDI
The Audiophile 2496 gives you stereo (or dual mono) analog inputs and outputs,
plus coaxial S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs for a total of 4 ins/ 4 outs of high
quality audio I/O. All audio channels support 24-bit data width and any sampling
rate from 8kHz to 96kHz. The Audiophile is compatible with all major software
programs running on PC and Macintosh computers. The coaxial digital outputs are
Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound capable, making the Audiophile the perfect "high-
end" sound card for digital recording, analog or digital transfers, mixing and
mastering, as well as DVD and home theatre applications.
Connect a line-level signal from your instrument, mixer or pre-amp, or use the
record outputs of your stereo receiver into the Audiophile's analog RCA jacks
located on the PCI card. Record a digital audio signal from your DAT, MiniDisc,
CD, or external A/D converter via the Audiophile's coaxial S/PDIF input located on
the break-out cable. Control all routing and hardware settings with the Audiophile's
comprehensive Delta Control Panel software.
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